Carpentry & Joinery Level 1
Construction, Planning and the Built Environment


What will you be working towards?
Code | MC1L1DC |
Qualification Type | Other Regulated/Accredited Qualification |
Qualification Level | Level 1 |
Course type | Full Time |
Overview
• Maintaining and using Carpentry & Joinery hand tools
• Preparing and safely operating portable power tools
• Producing woodworking joints
• Using appropriate information to set out timber products
• Producing timber products to industry standards
Health and safety is of paramount importance in all areas of the construction industry, and this will be reinforced throughout the course. Vocational core skills of English and Maths will be embedding in the programme along with specialist delivery to enable learners to reach GCSE grade 4 or equivalent standards to meet industry requirements.
In addition to the specialist skills described above, we will help you to develop a range of wider skills that will make you into a well-rounded professional who will be highly valued by employers and universities. During tutorials we will develop your Employability skills, Personal Learning, Social and Community skills, together with your Specialist skills and qualification will give you a distinct advantage when it is time for you to progress to employment or further and higher education.
Skills you can gain include;
• C V writing
• Interview techniques
• Customer service
• Maths and English skills needed in day to day life
• Self-study and research
• Team working to complete projects
You can also develop your entrepreneurial skills through charitable and community projects which run throughout the year and are led by students.
How will it be delivered?
Your skills and knowledge will be continuously assessed throughout the course; additionally each unit will be assessed by end multiple choice examinations and practical tests.
Support will be provided through regular meetings with your course tutor.
Entry requirements
Your next steps...
Successful completion of all elements of this study programme will allow you to progress in several different ways, including;
• Further full time training onto the L2 Diploma in Site Carpentry or the L2 Diploma in Bench Joinery.
• Gaining employment within the Carpentry and Joinery industry and undertaking an apprenticeship scheme to gain further qualifications and experience.